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Xenophon · 9 June 2009, 02:12 AM

I picked my 1978 5513 up from my AD yesterday. It had been off to RSC Bexley for an overhaul since 14th February. It has had: Dial & hands changed, new crystal, new rotor and re-bush of lug holes as well as a service for the cost of £641.
I know the mantra "you should have kept the dial and hands original" but, quite frankly I wanted a watch I could see in the dark. After hawking around a few dealers in January I wasn't offered much at all for it so I decided to bring it up to a fully usable condition.

Sweramic · 9 June 2009, 02:13 AM

You did the right thing. I assume you kept the old hands as well?

SubmarinerMan · 9 June 2009, 02:16 AM

Wow, it looks quite nice!! Did u keep the original dial and hands??

Xenophon · 9 June 2009, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SubmarinerMan

Wow, it looks quite nice!! Did u keep the original dial and hands??

Nope, Rolex kept them

SubmarinerMan · 9 June 2009, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Xenophon

Nope, Rolex kept them

Damm, Well to be honest i think it looks better with the new dial!!

kcmo · 9 June 2009, 02:28 AM

Looks beautiful!!! Enjoy it!

Dan Pierce · 9 June 2009, 02:33 AM

Looks great, Nathan.

The changes fit your needs and that's all that matters.

dP

padi56 · 9 June 2009, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Xenophon

Nope, Rolex kept them

Well I would defiantly ask them to return the old dial to you,unless they gave you a discount on replacement, its your property not Rolex.

Sweramic · 9 June 2009, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Well I would defiantly ask them to return the old dial to you,unless they gave you a discount on replacement, its your property not Rolex.

I totally agree with you.

azmmza · 9 June 2009, 02:43 AM

do you have any BEFORE pics?

PhilM · 9 June 2009, 02:44 AM

I'm not to sure what the policy is in other countries, but here in the UK Rolex will not return any parts that they have replaced.

Xenophon · 9 June 2009, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Well I would defiantly ask them to return the old dial to you,unless they gave you a discount on replacement, its your property not Rolex.

I tried and was told no.

Welshwatchman · 9 June 2009, 03:13 AM

It's done now.

At least you know there's another 30 years worth of life and decent night time readability in the watch.

The old dial and hands wouldn't have gone for much over £300 so it's just one of those things.

wantonebad · 9 June 2009, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Well I would defiantly ask them to return the old dial to you,unless they gave you a discount on replacement, its your property not Rolex.

I thought Rolex refused to return parts as a policy?

Yume-sama · 9 June 2009, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

I thought Rolex refused to return parts as a policy?

Yeah, Rolex will not return old parts, and you will not be compensated for them.

Anti-counterfeiting measures!

Welshwatchman · 9 June 2009, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

I thought Rolex refused to return parts as a policy?

In the UK you can specify in advance for the return of the original dial/hands etc.

SLS · 9 June 2009, 03:32 AM

Looks great! It's your watch and if you are happy, that's what counts! Enjoy it.
Scott

padi56 · 9 June 2009, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

In the UK you can specify in advance for the return of the original dial/hands etc.

Agree Paul and Bexley have returned mine on every occasion,its you property and not Rolex.

wantonebad · 9 June 2009, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Agree Paul and Bexley have returned mine on every occasion,its you property and not Rolex.

I completely agree with you and would want the parts myself, i had just heard all the horro stories about other RSC service experiances where parts were not returned so i got confused, must be a US policy only. Yet another way us Yanks lead the way...

adam78 · 9 June 2009, 03:48 AM

To each his own, but for a 5513 I'd prefer to keep everything original. For modern luminescence, I'd get a modern watch (I have a Tudor 79190 Sub on which the 10+ year-old tritium is still quite visible in the dark).

You must have had a "Maxi dial" on your 1978 Sub. Oh well...

Dr.B · 9 June 2009, 03:50 AM

Looks great....you did the right thing.

seedgun · 9 June 2009, 03:53 AM

Perfect ! I'd have done the same.
ARS

DSJ · 9 June 2009, 03:59 AM

I think it looks great - c'est la vie about the original parts. Should anyone want to keep them, and RSC won't let you, just take them off before you send it in!

jdc · 9 June 2009, 04:01 AM

brave man Nathan and it works for you

Ozzie · 9 June 2009, 04:02 AM

I would have done the same too. Looks great.

2th Dr · 9 June 2009, 04:24 AM

Looks great!

sexner · 9 June 2009, 06:16 AM

In Canada you DO NOT get any parts that have been removed from your watch either - even though they are/were your property. Deal with it.

Badfish179 · 9 June 2009, 06:30 AM

Nathan, Great watch, good decision! You gotta' do what makes you happy and I'm sure that watch makes you happy. Heck it would make anyone happy! Enjoy!!

Daytonaboy1977 · 9 June 2009, 06:34 AM

Great looking watch!!

DVR · 9 June 2009, 06:34 AM

Finally an old Rolex which looks good. I don't get the "patina" thing at all.

Same with cars, original body panels and paint are of course a big plus in a vintage car but ONLY if they are in good condition. An all original rust bucket won't be as appealing as a perfectly restored car.

It is still an old Rolex which happens to look like new! Very nice to see.

I just sold an old (1972) 1016 which came back from service. Dial and hands replaced and a full service. That watch looked sooooo good and the new owner is extremely happy with it.

BTW, in Belgium replaced old parts are destroyed, never returned.

9 June 2009, 02:16 AM	#3
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9 June 2009, 02:33 AM	#7
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,810	Looks great, Nathan. The changes fit your needs and that's all that matters. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

9 June 2009, 03:13 AM	#13
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	It's done now. At least you know there's another 30 years worth of life and decent night time readability in the watch. The old dial and hands wouldn't have gone for much over £300 so it's just one of those things. __________________ ..33

9 June 2009, 03:32 AM	#17
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	Looks great! It's your watch and if you are happy, that's what counts! Enjoy it. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

9 June 2009, 03:48 AM	#20
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,829	To each his own, but for a 5513 I'd prefer to keep everything original. For modern luminescence, I'd get a modern watch (I have a Tudor 79190 Sub on which the 10+ year-old tritium is still quite visible in the dark). You must have had a "Maxi dial" on your 1978 Sub. Oh well... __________________ Cheers, Adam

9 June 2009, 02:13 AM	#2
Sweramic "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Movies Posts: 4,531	You did the right thing. I assume you kept the old hands as well?

9 June 2009, 02:28 AM	#6
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Looks beautiful!!! Enjoy it!

9 June 2009, 02:43 AM	#10
azmmza "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 231	do you have any BEFORE pics?

9 June 2009, 02:44 AM	#11
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	I'm not to sure what the policy is in other countries, but here in the UK Rolex will not return any parts that they have replaced.

9 June 2009, 03:50 AM	#21
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	Looks great....you did the right thing.

9 June 2009, 03:53 AM	#22
seedgun Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Andy Stone Location: ill.,Jeyll Is,Stl Watch: All of them! Posts: 188	Perfect ! I'd have done the same. ARS

9 June 2009, 03:59 AM	#23
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	I think it looks great - c'est la vie about the original parts. Should anyone want to keep them, and RSC won't let you, just take them off before you send it in! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

9 June 2009, 04:01 AM	#24
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	brave man Nathan and it works for you

9 June 2009, 04:02 AM	#25
Ozzie "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London UK Watch: Daytona 116520 WD Posts: 143	I would have done the same too. Looks great. __________________ Daytona 116520 WD GMT Pepsi 16700 Sea Dweller 16600 Sub Date 16610 Panerai PAM 111

9 June 2009, 04:24 AM	#26
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Looks great!

9 June 2009, 06:16 AM	#27
sexner "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: 4Q Location: Nowhere near you Watch: 169622, 124060 Posts: 2,014	In Canada you DO NOT get any parts that have been removed from your watch either - even though they are/were your property. Deal with it. __________________ One should endeavor to do what is right not what is established.

9 June 2009, 06:30 AM	#28
Badfish179 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Snook Location: USS Bluefish Watch: Pam24, Seamaster Posts: 883	Nathan, Great watch, good decision! You gotta' do what makes you happy and I'm sure that watch makes you happy. Heck it would make anyone happy! Enjoy!! __________________ Truth will rise above falsehood as oil above water. - Miguel De Cervantes

9 June 2009, 06:34 AM	#29
Daytonaboy1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Uk Watch: Various Posts: 1,103	Great looking watch!!

9 June 2009, 06:34 AM	#30
DVR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Denis Location: Flanders, EU Watch: Diver watches Posts: 1,860	Finally an old Rolex which looks good. I don't get the "patina" thing at all. Same with cars, original body panels and paint are of course a big plus in a vintage car but ONLY if they are in good condition. An all original rust bucket won't be as appealing as a perfectly restored car. It is still an old Rolex which happens to look like new! Very nice to see. I just sold an old (1972) 1016 which came back from service. Dial and hands replaced and a full service. That watch looked sooooo good and the new owner is extremely happy with it. BTW, in Belgium replaced old parts are destroyed, never returned. __________________ AP - BP - UN - GO - GS - JLC - RLX

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